--- title: "The Clay Fund — check charity number 326438 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Clay Fund a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 326438. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Corsham. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-clay-fund retrieved: 2026-08-24T23:01:59.081Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Clay Fund is a registered charity (number 326438) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives. CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about The Clay Fund? Registered charity number 326438 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Corsham ## What does The Clay Fund do? GIVE MONEY TO SUPPORT MISCELLANEOUS "GOOD CAUSES" - NATIONALLY-KNOWN CHARITIES (GENERALLY, NOT THE HUGE FUNDS), LOCAL CHURCHES (RESTORATION APPEALS &C.), A LOCAL CLASSICAL-MUSIC TRUST; AND ALSO, PARTICULARLY, INDIVIDUAL EDUCATION, HEALTH AND AGRICULTURAL NEEDS IN THE GAMBIAN VILLAGE OF JAMBANJELLY. ## What causes is The Clay Fund registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Clay Fund yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Clay Fund is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=the-clay-fund&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Clay Fund a legitimate charity? Yes. The Clay Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 326438) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is The Clay Fund's charity number? The Clay Fund's charity number is 326438. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 326438? Search 326438 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does The Clay Fund do? GIVE MONEY TO SUPPORT MISCELLANEOUS "GOOD CAUSES" - NATIONALLY-KNOWN CHARITIES (GENERALLY, NOT THE HUGE FUNDS), LOCAL CHURCHES (RESTORATION APPEALS &C.), A LOCAL CLASSICAL-MUSIC TRUST; AND ALSO, PARTICULARLY, INDIVIDUAL EDUCATION, HEALTH AND AGRICULTURAL NEEDS IN THE GAMBIAN VILLAGE OF JAMBANJELLY. Does The Clay Fund have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Clay Fund. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to The Clay Fund? The Clay Fund does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/326438).